Area Sports
Fishing for Catfish in Georgia
Don’t let summer slip away without heading out to the local fishing hole and casting a line for catfish. There are plenty of locations to land a catfish, and it’s a great experience for both new and experienced anglers, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). “Fishing can be a…
Read MoreThe Hog Down Awards Program Could Bring Rewards Your Way
Feral hogs spread disease and cause extensive damage to wildlife habitat and agricultural crops. Trapping to remove large groups is the most efficient way to combat this destructive species, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Wildlife Resources Division. And now, thanks to a new program, you can potentially win a big-value prize…
Read MoreBay scallop season opened June 15 in the Fenholloway – Suwannee River Zone
The 2025 recreational bay scallop season in the Fenholloway – Suwannee River Zone opens June 15 and will remain open through Labor Day (Sept. 1). This includes all state waters in Dixie County, a portion of Taylor County including the towns of Keaton Beach and Steinhatchee, and a portion of Levy County. The daily bag…
Read More2025 Georgia High School Football Spring Update Part 2: Lowndes, Roswell, Parkview
Written by Phil Jones In our ongoing series of spring high school football updates of various teams across Georgia, we take a look at Lowndes, Roswell, and Parkview. We hear from Lowndes head coach Adam Carter, who is entering his third season with the Vikings; new Parkview head coach Adam Clack; and new Roswell head…
Read MoreWhat Fishing Slam Are You Targeting in 2025?
Is it gonna be a Bass or Trout Slam for you in 2025? If a challenge helps motivate you to get outside, it’s time to target the Georgia Bass Slam or the Georgia Trout Slam (or both), says the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (GADNR WRD). In Georgia, a “Slam” is earned…
Read MoreWin Big This Summer in the Triple Threat Throwdown!
Summer fishing is in full swing, and Catch a Florida Memory is making it even more exciting with Season 3 of the Triple Threat Throwdown—running now through September 7th! One lucky Catch a Florida Memory participant will win an unbeatable Kayak Fishing Bundle valued at over $4,500, featuring top-tier prizes from Bonafide Fishing, Mustad Fishing, Yak Attack, Power-Pole and more! Are you ready to take…
Read MoreA Royal Slam of turkeys and a lady in Pink Camo
by Dan Simmons – The spring turkey season has just ended and this exceptional story is well worth telling. My good friends Larry and Debra Strickland just returned from Mexico on an adventure to increase Larry’s “Grand Slam” of wild turkeys to a “Royal Slam” with the addition of a Gould’s Turkey. This all started…
Read MoreGeorgia High School Football: 2025 Spring Update – Part 1
Written by Phil Jones Spring football has wrapped up for high school teams across the state of Georgia. While some teams opted to devote all 10 days to practicing, others used the 10th day to play a spring scrimmage. I have spoken with several head coaches of teams from across the…
Read MoreLanier lays claim to 3rd straight state baseball title; Lowndes loses bid for championship repeat: Back 2 Back!!!! It’s A Great Day To Be A Bulldog!!!!
By T.S. Carter Lakeland, LANIER COUNTY, Georgia – It’s a three-peat for the Lanier County Bulldogs. The Bulldogs sealed the Class A Division 2 championship on May 21 with a 4-1 victory in the final of a three-game series with Wilcox County. Neighboring Lowndes County, also seeking a consecutive title, fell short the day before,…
Read MoreTop 5 Dark Horse Georgia High School Football Teams to Watch in 2025
Written by Phil Jones May 13, 2025 As teams are getting ready for spring practice, we thought we’d take a look ahead to the fall and the 2025 Georgia high school football season and give you top 5 dark horse teams to watch. These are the teams that most of…
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